STMicroelectronics’ hybrid controller simplifies full-feature implementation of USB-C sink premium applications

New ST-patented hybrid mode relieves software development for USB PD advanced features;  Updated ST-proprietary ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I built a $15 ESP32 smart clock that does things no store-bought one can

I programmed it with ESPHome, and it only took a few hours from start to finish.
How-To Geek on MSN

Don't buy a Raspberry Pi—these alternatives are cheaper and better

I love the Pi, but it's not always the best tool for the job.
The New York Times

I Tested a Smart Kitchen Scale, Then Resumed Using a Regular One

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Christine Cyr Clisset Christine Cyr Clisset is the special projects director ...
Interesting Engineering

New smart car charger uses solar and engine power to recharge batteries 13x faster

Clean energy company BLUETTI introduced Charger 2, a new smart charging system aimed at people who live and travel on the road, at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. The launch targets overlanders, RV owners, 4WD ...
Geeky Gadgets

Arduino Uno Q : Hybrid Board Build Smarter Projects with Precise Control

Is the Arduino Uno Q the missing piece in your next project? With its hybrid design that fuses the precision of a microcontroller with the flexibility of a Linux-based single-board computer, this ...
Engadget

Lego Smart Play hands-on: Using Smart Brick technology to get kids to play together

Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker face off in one of Lego's new Smart Play sets (Nathan Ingraham for Engadget) Lego’s Smart Play system announced at CES 2026 earlier this week is a new embrace of digital ...
Security

Lockin Unveils Optical-Charging Smart Lock at CES, Promising a Lifetime of Power Without Batteries

CES Best of Innovation winner V7 Max combines wireless optical charging, triple vein biometrics, and AI-driven security to eliminate maintenance from the smart lock equation. The V7 Max is guaranteed ...
CNET

My Favorite CES Product Might Be This Ingenious Wireless Smart Lock

Two new smart locks from Lockin don't require batteries at all. They're a game changer for renters or apartment dwellers who can't run wires. Ajay has worked in tech journalism for over a decade as a ...
Android

Anker announces new charging and smart home products at CES 2026

Anker is announcing a metric ton of new products for CES 2026, including several new charging accessories for mobile devices, as well as new eufy smart home products, and a handful of new pairs of ...
PC Magazine

I Saw a Smart Lock at CES That You Literally Never Need to Recharge

Powered by wireless optical charging tech, Lockin's $1,300 V7 Max smart lock is a glimpse at the future of home security. I’m PCMag’s senior writer covering smart home and wearable devices. I’ve been ...
Reuters

Lockin Debuts First-of-Its Kind Optical-Charging Smart Lock with Eternal, Zero-Maintenance Power at CES 2026

LAS VEGAS, NV, January 4, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lockin, opens new tab, the #1 bestselling vein recognition smart lock brand worldwide, announced the launch of the first-ever vein recognition smart ...